Coocase on my Vino

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Thu May 26, 2011 12:47 am

Ok gang. I bit the bullet and got started installing this creature comfort (with alarm - tee hee) on my scoot.

Let's say it was like riding in the rain - not something you want to do, but it might be necessary after a night out.

There are some wiring instructions in the box, but nothing really about mounting the base plate. The Twisted Throttle website has some photos, but no step-by-step instructions. Internet - similarly bare.

90 minutes for the base plate installation - I probably could have done it faster if I'd had a better look at the photos on the website and understood them more.

I posted a document on my blog. Only half done because there's electrical left to do, but I may need to get some help at a workshop next time. The battery has push on connectors for the terminals, oriented down and inside the guts of the machine. I might be able to get to it if I remove the storage bin under the seat, but it's still not going to have posts for ring connectors. The kit came with some tap-in and screw connectors, nice touch, but I'll have to figure out the best way to get it all secure.

Oh, and I during my research, I read someone commented that they didn't find the lights bright enough, and their OEM taillight was kind of obstructed by having the case, so they suggested an additional lighting kit. Nifty thing this is AdMore Lightbar, and there's more than one kind. http://bit.ly/kmP05p

http://tastyandfree.blogspot.com/p/inst ... amaha.html

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:08 am

I can help with the electrical, no problem. I have all the necessary tools and supplies at my house. I am not yet booked for anything Saturday and Sunday early morning (Groat Rd closed Sunday until 2 pm). Let me know a time that suits you and I'll run it by SWMBO.

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Thu May 26, 2011 12:24 pm

Wow, John, really, I can wait for a group gathering, or are you craving some donuts? Or is there a more desirable treat? Home made? An appointment with my massage therapist when she gets back from Peru and Ecuador?

I don't figure it'll take a pro more than 30 minutes. I have a motorcycle lift (sorry, not fancy deck like David's), we could put a board on it & strap it down to hoist the scoot up a bit so we can sit on the ground to work if we need to.

Right, triathlon closes Groat road Sunday. Funny, not a peep in the news, twitter or any signs in my neighbourhood.

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Thu May 26, 2011 2:49 pm

How about 10 am Saturday morning at my place?

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Thu May 26, 2011 11:48 pm

10 am sounds great.

What's a good entry donation? Nanaimo bars? Chocolate fudge rice krispie squares? Banana muffins? A little early, but Stella? Chinotto is at hand to.

Biscotti and coffee? Although I fear the coffee might not be warm upon delivery.

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Thu May 26, 2011 11:51 pm

Perhaps SWMBO has a request?

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Fri May 27, 2011 6:35 am

No special requests over here and no real need to bring anything actually. See you Saturday morning. Have you been to my house before? I think so but I just want to check as it can be a bit tricky the first time.

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Fri May 27, 2011 11:01 am

We have't been, but we know where it is… drive by and go "Hey, that's where John (& SWMBO) lives!" It's not far from Paul in Parkallen at the top of Groat.

Monica

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Sat May 28, 2011 10:14 am

Hi John, we're on our way!! Would call, but forgot to ask for your #

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:28 am

So, how are the lights at night?

Macgyyver · Post by **Macgyyver** » Tue May 31, 2011 10:27 am

Finally got a chance to ride at night.

Paul says it looks good.

I'm a happy camper.

Oh, and when you lock the case, it locks it to the mounting plate as well.

NO mention of that anywhere in the manual, website, specs or instructions!

Phew - I was worried I was leaving an expensive thing defenseless on the back of my ride when I parked.

Did I mention thank you? Again and again?

Could we take you and SWMBO out for an evening sometime soon?

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Tue May 31, 2011 7:46 pm

Now that it's working and you're pleased with the results, I'd like to do it again.

Seriously!

I'd like to rejig the battery wiring harness so that it is easy-peasy to put the battery in and out. Enjoy it for now but let's get together in the fall and get that sorted.